Jajang tteokbokki

What is Jajang Tteokbokki?

Jajang tteokbokki is a popular Korean fusion dish that combines the classic street food, tteokbokki (rice cakes in spicy sauce), with a sweet and savory twist. The addition of “jajang” (), a thick and sweet soybean paste commonly used in Korean cuisine, gives the dish a rich and complex flavor profile.

Recipe: Jajang Tteokbokki

Ingredients:

For the tteokbokki sauce:

• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger

For the jajang sauce:

• 1/4 cup jajang paste (or replace with peanut butter or tahini for a nutty flavor)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the tteokbokki and vegetables:

• 200g tteokbokki rice cakes (or replace with chewy noodles or firm tofu for a vegetarian option)
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., diced bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the tteokbokki sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, Gochugaru, garlic, and ginger. Blend until smooth.
2. Prepare the jajang sauce: In a small bowl, mix together jajang paste, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
3. Cook the tteokbokki: Cut the rice cakes into bite-sized pieces and cook according to package instructions or by boiling for 10-15 minutes until they float. Drain and set aside.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the mixed vegetables and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Add the tteokbokki sauce and jajang sauce to the pan with the vegetables. Stir well to combine.
6. Add the cooked tteokbokki to the pan and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, coating the rice cakes evenly with the sauce.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve the jajang tteokbokki hot, garnished with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Tips and Variations

• For a spicier dish, add more Gochugaru or use gochujang with a higher Scoville heat unit rating.
• To make it vegetarian or vegan-friendly, replace the tteokbokki rice cakes with chewy noodles or firm tofu.
• Experiment with different vegetables or add some protein like cooked chicken or shrimp to suit your taste.

Enjoy this delicious and flavorful Korean fusion dish!

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